Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Florence Municipal Airport (K6S2)

Lat: 43.9828°NLon: 124.1114°WElev: 52.0ft.

light rain,mist

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Florence OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers.  High near 45. South southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 5am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 35. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain showers likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely before 10pm, then rain after 10pm.  Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers. High near 45. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 5am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 35. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain showers likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Showers likely before 10pm, then rain after 10pm. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Florence OR
 43.98°N 124.09°W (Elev. 177 ft)
4:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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